Calamari Union Quotes

Calamari Union is a TV show that first aired in 1970 . Calamari Union completed its run in 1970.

It features Aki Kaurismäki as producer, Aki Kaurismäki, Mikko Mattila, Jone Takamäki, and Casablanca Vox in charge of musical score, and Timo Salminen as head of cinematography.

Calamari Union is recorded in Finnish and originally aired in Finland. Each episode of Calamari Union is 81 minutes long. Calamari Union is distributed by Finnkino.

Calamari Union Quotes

• (Unnamed) "Gentlemen. I don't want to tire you and especially myself by going through those many reasons which make life completely impossible in this part of the city. We all know the circumstances forced on us in our early years: crowded homes, ignorance and hunger. Not to mention the bad air conditioning in the busses with their irregular timetables. In this part of the city there are more hills than anywhere else in the world. Loose-running kids and dogs make it impossible to move in the streets. We have to hide in the back alleys like lepers. We are humiliated and spat on as if we weren't free members of proud nation. Besides, an evil old woman kicked me in shin on day only because I opened my moth in the wrong place. I'm not a dog. I know that you can also respect yourselves slightly if necessary. That's why we are here today: no more crying, it's time to leave. The decision is not easy. Many of us have strong emotional ties that bound us with this part of the city. Many mus sacrifice their childhood, their memories and their families. "The branch of a rotten tree must seeks healthier trunk." We have all heard our grandparents and our parents talks about Eira, a place on the other side of the city. That's an area where the streets are wide and the air is smooth and fresh. That is our destination tonight. Before we move on to practical matters I want to be certain that everyone realizes the dangers and responsibilities of our journey. The floor is all yours, Frank."
• (Unnamed) "Thank you Frank. I have organized us transport to the extreme centre of the city. After that it's every man for himself. Some will take the southern, others the northern route some will attempt a break straight through the lines. As we are all poor we shall now share the funds our society has inherited."

• (Unnamed) "I don't understand why a man in my position has to come hero to beg like a peddler. The normal practice should be that what I need would be delivered to my home every morning. If I had home. But that doesn't change anything."

• (Unnamed) "Leave everything and come with me."
• (Unnamed) "I've got a good job and a flat here. What can you offer me?"
• (Unnamed) "I'll built a house by the sea on the other side of the city. Then I'll go into business and built a career. I can think about having kids."
• (Unnamed) "They don't mean anything to me. When will all this happen?"
• (Unnamed) "As soon as you tell me the way to Eira."

• (Unnamed) "Let's take a cab."
• (Unnamed) "You got any money?"
• (Unnamed) "No. How about you?"
• (Unnamed) "No."
• (Unnamed) "Let's take a cab."
• (Unnamed) "OK."

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